Federal Cuts to Medicaid and ACA Will Raise Costs, Increase Uninsured
New federal law cuts $911B from Medicaid and ACA, increasing uninsured rates and insurance premiums. State budgets and hospitals face rising uncompensated care costs.
Texas Ranks Among Lowest States for Health Care Access and Affordability
Texas ranks in the bottom five U.S. states for health care access and affordability, with the highest uninsured rates and limited physician availability, impacted by recent federal policy changes.
Health Care Costs Drive U.S. Inflation: Employer Challenges and Policy Needs
Rising health care expenses in employer-sponsored insurance significantly drive U.S. inflation. Federal transparency efforts and policy reforms target cost control and market competition.
Trump Administration Health Funding Cuts Impact Research, Public Health, and Medicaid
Explore how Trump administration cuts to NIH funding, public health grants, and potential Medicaid changes disrupt U.S. health care research, public health efforts, and patient care access.
SNL Sketch Highlights Seniors' Challenges with Health Insurance Access
A Saturday Night Live sketch humorously depicts seniors struggling with affordable health care and life insurance, spotlighting insurance coverage challenges for the elderly.
Public Citizen Advocates Medicare for All Amid U.S. Health Care System Challenges
Public Citizen highlights systemic challenges in the U.S. health care system and advocates Medicare for All as a comprehensive solution to improve access, reduce costs, and end profit-driven care.
Federal Grand Jury Indicts Suspect in Health Care Executive Murder with Death Penalty Sought
Federal grand jury indicts Luigi Mangione in Manhattan health care executive murder; U.S. Justice Department seeks death penalty, highlighting complex legal and regulatory dynamics.
Minnesota Health Department Reevaluates Layoffs Amid Funding Cuts and Staffing Errors
Minnesota faces public health funding challenges, prompting a reevaluation of layoffs that initially targeted crucial roles for disease surveillance.
Investigative Report: $50 Billion in Questionable Medicare Payments
A detailed investigation uncovers $50 billion in Medicare payments for unverified diagnoses made by insurers, raising concerns about Medicare Advantage practices.
Military Service Members Gain Access to Health Care FSAs
Uniformed military service members now have access to health care flexible spending accounts, previously available only to federal employees, allowing them to manage health care costs effectively.